July 10, 2015, 5:00AM

The hot temperatures and cool nights are part of the reason; also, the sandy soil they grow in, I was told, is a contributing factor. About five Hermiston farms are big enough to send melons around the West by the truck load. Full story »

April 23, 2015, 11:34AM

The six university solar projects built by SolarCity include a 430 kilowatt array at OSU's agricultural research station in Hermiston, completed in 2014 at a reported cost of $1.96 million. (Courtesy of OSU)

March 10, 2015, 12:25PM

PORTLAND, Ore. -- School programs in Portland and nine other Oregon cities received an important assist as Wells Fargo, the Portland Trail Blazers and player Wesley Matthews presented 14 grants totaling $75,000 through their Take It to the Court for Education program. The grants ceremony took place March 2 at the Moda Center arena, attended by representatives from all 14... Full story »

February 26, 2015, 9:34AM

On Friday, another installment of Oregon's high school wrestling championship hits the mat at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, and through the years there are have been some incredible individual and team performances. Whether it was a senior realizes his dream of being a four-time champion, a team steamrolling its way to a state title or a memorable match, this tournament has had some special moments. This slideshow's aim is to highlight some of those performances, even if it just scratches the surface since the tournament's inaugural year in 1948. Full story »